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X153 UBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,166 mi
Last recorded118,166 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX153 UBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 118,166 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 118,166 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 117,297 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 109,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,720 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 102,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 95,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in front suspension/steering

Fail 21 Feb 2011 95,931 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in front suspension/steering

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,520 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 88,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,890 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,666 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 66,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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X153 UBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X153 UBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X153 UBJ registered?

X153 UBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X153 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X153 UBJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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